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April 9, 2020
Dean of social sciences reappointed through 2025Under Jeremiah Hurley’s leadership, the Faculty of Social Sciences has improved its fiscal situation, increased research activities, reversed enrolment declines and raised the entrance standard.
April 9, 2020
McMaster faculty reach out to students with encouragement, smiles, dogs and superheroesSince in-person classes are suspended, Mac instructors are finding new ways to connect.
April 8, 2020
Lessons from the pandemic: Join a live online conversation this Thursday at 7 p.m.What can we learn from COVID-19? An upcoming webinar hosted by the Socrates Project will explore that question.
April 8, 2020
Top tips for online examsThe transition to online courses and exams has left many students needing a little extra support – and the Student Success Centre can help.
April 7, 2020
McMaster students, alumni win big at annual tech startup competitionMcMaster students and recent graduates recently vied for up to $100,000 in grants and cash prizes at the Forge Student Startup Competition, held virtually on March 30.
April 3, 2020
“I think that art can help us rise up when the conditions require it”Their building may be closed, but the McMaster Museum of Art is finding other ways to connect with people.
April 3, 2020
COVID-19 update: April 3, 2020Highlighting a generous gift from the Juravinskis, along with info about library support, building closures and options for final grades.
April 3, 2020
“A little good news in difficult times:” A letter to the community from Charles and Margaret Juravinski"Our wish is that this gift may inspire hope. We hope it will produce results that benefit people immediately. We urge others to find ways to give what they can."
April 3, 2020
Hamiltonians Charles and Margaret Juravinski invest $3.3 million in COVID-19 and brain health researchThe couple is helping to advance the work of the city’s renowned health researchers, practitioners and clinician-scientists as they tackle both the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing research into brain and mental health.
April 2, 2020
“Campus just isn’t the same without students:” President’s letter“We don’t yet have the answers to many of the questions that are being asked. But we are working through the issues one by one . . .
April 1, 2020
‘We want to help’ — Emergency aid aims to ease students’ stressMcMaster is offering aid to students facing financial emergencies because of COVID-19.
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update: March 30, 2020Information on staying safe, managing social isolation, tech advice and campus buildings.
March 27, 2020
The quiet heroes of this disquieting time: President’s letter‘We have the opportunity now to focus on what is important, and to find our way through this crisis with strengthened ties to each other . . .
March 24, 2020
COVID-19 update: March 24, 2020Updates on spring convocation, what “essential services” means at McMaster, and IT support for students.
March 20, 2020
Looking for something to do this weekend? Join our (virtual) scavenger huntJoin us on social media for a do-it-yourself scavenger hunt!
March 20, 2020
Together, we are meeting the challenge: President’s letter“I cannot tell you how proud I am of our institution.”
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 update: March 19, 2020Students have now heard from their instructors about how their classes and exams will proceed.
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 update: March 18, 2020McMaster’s libraries will be moving to exclusively online services at of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
March 17, 2020
Information for students moving out of residenceTo help reduce the spread of COVID-19, McMaster has made the difficult choice to require all students to move out of residence as soon as possible, but no later than Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 4 p.m.
March 17, 2020
Virtual and online supports available for instructorsThe MacPherson Institute is offering a variety of virtual and online supports, resources and consultations to assist instructors as they adjust their courses and evaluations for end-of-term.